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Personal: Chevy Volt—Still Electric After All These Years

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After 3 ½ years my mpg is well north of 200 mpg (the measurement tops out at 250 mpg, which is my goal). More Volt Stories from the Archives: Personal: Chevrolet Volt & Accell Charger. Road Test: 2016 Chevrolet Volt. News: 2016 Chevy Volt Nabs Green Car of the Year. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Volt.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. This version of the Q7 PHEV will also use a 2.0-liter

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BMW unveils Gen7 5 Series; more efficient gasoline and diesel units; plug-in hybrid 530e in 2017

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The BMW 530e PHEV will arrive in March 2017. The PHEV will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 liters/100 km (XXX mpg US), which means CO 2 emissions of 126 g/km—down more than 11% on its predecessor’s figures. l/100 km (XXX mpg US) and CO 2 emissions are kept to just 150 g/km. l/100 km), based on the EU test cycle.

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At the EV Crossroads

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A Personal Milestone; Two Cars That Demonstrate the Choices. The Tesla Model S ’ introduction in 2016 marked another milestone, but the Model 3 in 2019 and Model Y in 2020 broke the EV market wide open. You could argue a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) does that, but that’s not really true. A more upright front.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). market share for all electrified vehicles (hybrid, PHEV and BEV). The end result for the Ioniq was an up to 58 mpg (4.05 —Dean Schlingmann.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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for 2016, followed by the Model X. Kia had its Soul EV on the market and made its presence known, then added the Niro EV (and PHEV & Hybrid), but now is adding the EV6 crossover. News: Mercedes EQC Introduced ; First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz B250e ; Smart Fortwo ED; 8. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S.